How do I clean removable braces?

How do I clean removable braces?


How do I clean removable braces?

The technique is pretty simple: You brush your braces under warm water with a toothbrush. Be careful not to touch the wire (they could deform) but to hold the braces at the plastic piece. While cleaning you also can use toothpaste, however, you need to give your braces a good rinse with water afterward.

If you clean your braces on a daily basis it is not necessary to use cleaning tablets. Those could cause corrosion of the wire and metal pieces! Tip: instead of using cleaning tablets, put your braces in some vinegar water or put them in the dishwasher, but only under 50°C!

Caution: Never put your braces in boiling water, they will deform and will not fit anymore!

Last update on 15.05.2015 by Dr. A. Steiner.